No self-doubt in evidence as Arsenal keep up pressure on Chelsea

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Arsenal conceded a rare goal at home in the Barclays Premier League but this
contest was about more than clean sheets. It was even about more than
maintaining the pressure on Chelsea at the top of the table.

It provided an opportunity for Arsene Wenger to prove his claim that his team
has the mental strength to ride out disappointments as deep as that felt
midweek when humbled by Bayern Munich in the Champions League and to triumph
over the tirade of criticism that defeat prompted.

Most of the barbs were aimed at Mesut Özil, his languid penalty style and

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Koscielny was the unlikely scorer of Arsenal's fourth

February 22 2014 FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

Koscielny was the unlikely scorer of Arsenal's fourth

February 22 2014 FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

Giaccherini's goal was of little consolation for Sunderland

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The Frenchman's goal ensured Arsenal's week ended on a high note

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Rosicky added a third as Arsenal waltzed to victory

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Giroud scored inside four minutes against Sunderland at the Emirates

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Before the game, Arsenal unveiled a statue in honour of Dennis Bergkamp